Face-down pulldown
A isolation exercise for the lats and upper back, with help from the rear delts, lower back. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie face down, arms straight overhead, a little off the floor.
- Pull the elbows down to your sides as if doing a pull-up
- Reach back overhead
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all face-down pulldown alternatives.
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